Two Pennsylvania boys made good. Two captains who climbed, fought, and gave back every step of the way. When Penn State storms into Yankee Stadium on December 27th for the Pinstripe Bowl, Dominic DeLuca and Nick Dawkins won’t just be representing the Nittany Lions. They’ll be representing home.
After 18 months of setbacks, evaluations, and unanswered pain, Boston College freshman Mia Galella is finally getting clarity and a path back to the game she loves. The Holy Cross standout is scheduled for New Year’s Eve surgery and says she’s ready to attack recovery and return stronger than ever.
In a rematch loaded with respect, history, and high stakes, the Avonworth Antelopes finally claimed the title that slipped away a year ago, defeating Northwestern Lehigh 31–7 at Chapman Field to secure their first-ever PIAA 3A football state championship. Entering the afternoon as the only two undefeated teams left in Pennsylvania, both programs walked in with perfect records—only one walked out with perfection preserved.
It’s shaping up to be one of the most anticipated early-season games in District 2 as the Dallas Mountaineers host the Abington Heights Comets on Tuesday night. Dallas brings a perfect 3–0 record into the matchup and the confidence that comes with defending its home floor, while Abington Heights is unbeaten as well after opening the season with emphatic wins over Wyoming Valley West (79–47) and Shamokin Area (74–55).
From the coal-region streets of Kulpmont to Hollywood’s biggest spotlight, James Madison head coach Bob Chesney has proven that Northeast Pennsylvania football travels well. With Sun Belt Coach of the Year honors in hand and a College Football Playoff run still unfolding, Chesney is now set to bring his blue-collar edge to UCLA, cementing one of the most remarkable coaching ascents in college football.